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Alistair Poore

@alistairpoore.bsky.social

Ecologist and evolutionary biologist: marine invertebrates, seaweeds, seagrasses and more. Professor, Head of School, Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales

160 Followers  |  109 Following  |  4 Posts  |  Joined: 25.11.2024  |  1.7048

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Outstanding to see three finalists for the 2025 Eureka Prizes from @unswbees.bsky.social - #1 @cariocamayer.bsky.social and team with the fantastic @livingseawalls.bsky.social project

31.07.2025 07:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Outstanding to see three finalists for the 2025 Eureka Prizes from @unswbees.bsky.social - #2 Aaron Eger, Founder of kelpforest.alliance.com

31.07.2025 07:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Outstanding to see three finalists for the 2025 Eureka Prizes from @unswbees.bsky.social - #3 Jodi Rowley who has done so much for conservation and understanding of our threatened frog species

31.07.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Outstanding to see Professor Richard Kingsford honoured with an AM in todayโ€™s Kingโ€™s Birthday Honours - distinguished service to conservation biology, to environmental sustainability research, and to freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems governance

08.06.2025 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Risk of rip current deaths highest among young men at unpatrolled beaches With school holidays approaching, UNSW researchers call for more rip current education as drowning deaths remain constant over a 20 year study.
10.04.2025 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three UNSW scientists honoured by Australian Academy of Science Professor Katherine Mosebyโ€™s research has led to the reintroduction of threatened species in outback Australia, Dr Ira Deveson has helped improve the diagnosis of genetic disease and Associate Profess...

Katherine Moseby awarded the Fenner Medal from the Australian Academy of Science. Congratulations Katherine!https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/04/three-unsw-scientists-honoured-by-australian-academy-of-science

07.04.2025 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Seagrass restoration in NSW

Seagrass restoration in NSW

Sunset at Fowlers Gap. Photo by R. Freeman

Sunset at Fowlers Gap. Photo by R. Freeman

Desert dawn in Sturt National Park

Desert dawn in Sturt National Park

Rocky shore in the Sydney region

Rocky shore in the Sydney region

BEES is now on Bluesky. Looking forward to sharing the latest news and research from staff and students.

27.03.2025 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So, there they are, the @marinespecies.bsky.social top-ten marine species of 2024!

Do you have a favorite?

marinespecies.org/worms-top-te...

#toptenmarinespecies #taxonomistappreciationday #OceanDecade #GenOcean #marinespecies

19.03.2025 00:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 74    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17
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Ocean extremes as a stress test for marine ecosystems and society - Nature Climate Change In 2023โ€“2024, widespread marine heatwaves associated with record ocean temperatures impacted ocean processes, marine species, ecosystems and coastal communities, with economic consequences. Despite wa...

New Publication Alert!

Our latest Nature Climate Change commentary with CCRCโ€™s Alex Sen Gupta & Neil Malan explores record-breaking marine heatwaves (2023-24) and their impact on ecosystems, fisheries & society. Urgent action is needed for proactive strategies.

Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

10.03.2025 04:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New paper in @nature.com led by @patricepottier.bsky.social! We demonstrated global vulnerability of amphibians to warming, threatening 10% of >5,000 species examined. How did we do it? See thread๐Ÿงต

Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

06.03.2025 10:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 127    ๐Ÿ” 61    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Climate and Weather Master's Program

@climateandweather.bsky.social at CCRC is looking for domestic masterโ€™s students for 2025. If youโ€™d like to learn about climate and weather, and work together with NSW government agencies to make NSW a safer place to live and work, apply at www.unsw.edu.au/research/hdr...

30.01.2025 01:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Impressive large spider wasp dragging a paralysed huntsman back to her burrow. The larvae get to eat the zombie spider. I love insects, but happy to film from inside as they have a super painful sting. #WildOz #spider #wasp

27.01.2025 05:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My kind of Christmas morning - no crowds

25.12.2024 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Escaping the summertime blueys

Beautiful write up by UNSW media of our work to predict bluebottle arrival on our #beaches #marinescience #oceanography

17.12.2024 07:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just arrived on Bluesky - looks promising for nature and science news

25.11.2024 08:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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